threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
election campaign strategy; election tactics
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to encamp; to take up positions
vice president (of a club, organization, etc.)
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
accountant; accounting clerk; cashier; treasurer
regular; standard; regular player (on a team); regular guest (on a TV show); regular (gasoline)
all-star game; all-star cast
ritual stamping in the ring; lineup; appearance together
this occasion; at this time; now
trouble; bother; annoyance
to become calm (of the wind, sea, etc.); to die down
association of like-minded people
oppression; suppression; pressure
to be fulfilled; to be satisfied
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot
hand-to-hand combat; fighting at close quarters; close combat
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
roar; cry (esp. of triumph); battle cry; screech (of a bird); scream; yawp
to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on
used (ticket, stamp, etc.); spent (fuel, battery, etc.)
ruler; measure; measuring stick; standard; criterion; yardstick
cellophane tape; adhesive tape; Sellotape
triangles (used in mechanical drawing); set square
imitation Japanese vellum
fully armed; armed to the teeth